HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - Jacksonville, FL, United States - Department of Defense

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    • You will advise managers on the application of civilian personnel policies and procedures in labor relations matters (e.g., discipline, grievances, appeals, fair employment practices).
    • You will collaborate with managers to develop strategies for solving controversial human resources management problems.
    • You will develop case strategies for administrative proceedings (e.g., Merit Systems Protections Board or other third party)
    Requirements Conditions of Employment


    • Must be a US Citizen.
    • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
    • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
    • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
    To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level
    This requirement is called time-in-grade
    Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.


    • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
    • Males born after must be registered for Selective Service.
    • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty

    Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.


    • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites
    You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time
    Qualifications GS-11 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-09) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector
    Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Translating Human resources (HR) principles, concepts and practices to provide advice and guidance to management on employee and labor relations issues concerning both civil service and military positions; 2) Advising management on reorganizations, realignments, relocations, reduction and force, and transfers that impact bargaining unit employees
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    Recommending solutions to unfair labor practices and grievances to deal with diverse management needs that impact the organizations mission; 4) Researching obscure or underlying causes of misconduct or poor performance to assist in the determine to correct penalty or discipline; 5) Researching fact, and legal precedents to assist in crafting defensible solutions not always directly applicable
    or GS-12 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-11) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector
    Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Interpreting Human resources (HR) principles, concept and practices to provide advice and guidance to management on employee and labor relations issues concerning both civil service and military positions ; 2) Advising on controversial or unfair labor practices, and grievances while developing strategies to deal with diverse management needs that impact the organizations mission; 3) Researching fact, legal precedents, and defining legal and factual parameters to craft defensible solutions not always directly applicable; 4) Analyzing obscure or underlying causes of misconduct or poor performance selecting appropriate penalties to ensure consistent and progressive discipline; and 5) Conducting systematic strategies to developing management interest while responding to union interest at the bargaining table that impact production/budget
    Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social)
    Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment
    Education GS-11Ph.
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    or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M.

    , if related Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program
    Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement
    A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments

    Federal annuitant information:
    The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants
    Policy information may be found at: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ)
    A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position

    ICTAP Applicants:
    To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher
    ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location
    Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate
    For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment or Relocation) may be authorized to eligible selectees
    A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee
    A relocation incentive may be authorized
    PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ)

    To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.


    • Benefits Help A career with the U.S
    government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
    As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
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    Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered
    How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
    In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered
    Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position
    Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience
    When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement
    You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:


    • Accountability
    • Attention to Detail
    • Customer Service
    • Decision Making
    • EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
    • Flexibility
    • Influencing/Negotiating
    • INFLUENCING/NEGOTIATING
    • Integrity/Honesty
    • Interpersonal Skills
    • LABOR RELATIONS
    • Learning
    • ORAL COMMUNICATION
    • PROBLEM SOLVING
    • Reading Comprehension
    • Reasoning
    • Self-Management
    • Stress Tolerance
    • Teamwork
    • WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process
    If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation
    If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified
    Please follow all instructions carefully
    Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment
    All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.


    • Benefits Help A career with the U.S
    government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
    As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
    Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits
    Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits dep